ANNOUNCEMENTS
July 8th – Statewide Virtual Job Fair
Return to Earn Hiring Incentive Matching Grant: https://vcwnorthern.com/employers/return-to-earn/. Contact Laura Snell and Christine Slattery (see more info below).
Free LinkedIn Learning Licenses for Clients and Small Businesses – Flyer
Seeking Healthcare organizations interested in free workers to help with community health, outreach, or pandemic backlog – send referrals to Eliza, Warren, or Mike.
All EST Members can share job leads by emailing lead to: raj.narula@fairfaxcounty.gov (sent to all case managers and EST members). If you cannot enter the lead in Salesforce, cc. Kellan.graves@fairfaxcounty.gov.
JOB LEADS:
KinderCare on Fordson Road in Alexandria (near Sherwood Regional Library) is hiring teachers and assistant teachers – you can reach out to me if you have any interested candidates, tobin@servicesource.org
Was Your Candidate Laid Off Due to COVID-19? Emergency Grant Community Health Positions $15/hour
MySecureKid Youth Cyber Apprenticeship Flyer (Apprenticeship Video) – Contact Crystal Thrower
US Foods Manassas hiring CDL and Non-CDL Drivers, Maintaenace People, etc. $1000 hiring bonus. Contact smith@dars.virginia.gov
Fords Fish Shack, Amazing Toastery, Capital Alehouse, Bungalo House have many positions open in Loudoun, Chantilly, and Woodbridge. Contact smith@dars.virginia.gov
Fairfax County Government Waste Department Learn and Earn Position: Work $15/hour while you get your CDL, then get hired into higher paying salary role. Hiring for many positions. jones@vcwnorthern.com
Lowe’s hiring Part Time & Full Time permanent positions (not seasonal) across Northern VA: jobs.lowes.com.
Lowes Track to the Trades: Any PT or FT associate works at least 6 months at Lowe’s, they are eligible for Track to the Trades: Free pre-apprenticeship certifications in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, appliance repair, &carpentry, self-paced online training. Lowe’s pays for it even if they don’t pass or use it. Contact: lucas@lowes.com
Robert Half Accepting Referrals: Robert Half Customer Service Contract Info
(Warren.smith@fairfaxcounty.gov POC)
RESOURCES
SkillSource ESLA Employment Specialists Accepting Referrals – Flyer (Candidates with at least one child under 18, Prince William and Fairfax)
Re-Employing Virginians (REV) Grant Extended through 2021
VITA services affected by COVID: http://nvacash.org/vita/
EST MEETING MATERIALS
EST June 2021 Virtual Meeting Agenda Notes
Franklin Apprenticeships Full PowerPoint
Temporary Solutions PowerPoint
LinkedInLearning_- New Flyer for Small Businesses and Community
ReturnToEarn Incentive Program Flyer
- Please help us market this amazing opportunity and share on social media, with the small business employers you connect with, at networking events, etc. I have attached the flyer for information and distribution. The first step for interested/potentially eligible businesses is to fill out an application online https://vcwnorthern.com/employers/return-to-earn/. Either Christine or me will follow up with the employer shortly thereafter.
EST May 2021 Virtual Meeting Notes
Virginia Cyber Skills Academy, Maureen Shrewsbury, mshrewsbury@sans.org
- Virginia Cyber Skills Academy Info Flyer
- VCSA Application Process
- Participant Outreach Email Template
- Employer Outreach Email Template
Lowes Presentation May 17th, Jenni Lucas, jennifer.lucas@lowes.com
EST April 2021 Virtual Meeting Notes
MAG Aero Outreach Presentation
Delia Meet the EST Member – Opportunity at Work, Opportunity Marketplace
Events:
April 20 – Developing Our Economy Job Fair Flyer
April 26 – Apprenticeship Brown Bag Flyer – Hospitality
April 28 – Hire Loudoun Virtual Job Fair 4 28 2021
April 28 – Virtual Hiring Event- For Job Seekers_April 28
May 4 – Statewide Hiring Event – Jobseeker Flyer
May 25 – Spring Into Work 2-Day Event (Day 1: Supports, Prep, and Mock Job Fair; Day 2: Live Virtual Hiring Event) – POC: eliza.chappell@vcwnorthern.com
Employer Recruitment:
For Employer Registration Only: Employer Registration – April 28th Alexandria Virtual Job Fair
For Employer Registration Only: Employer Registration – May 4th Statewide Hiring Event – May 2021
For Employer Registration Only: Employer Registration – May 25-26 Spring into Work Regional Virtual Job Fair
EST March 2021 Virtual Meeting Notes
CARVER Institute – ETP – Hiring for Sales People – Interested in being a Work Experience Host Site (contact: larry.carver@carverinstitute.org)
Introduction to Smoothstack PowerPoint
VCW Referral Portal Presentation.March 2021
EST February 2021 Virtual Meeting Notes
Guest: Vanessa Maddox Consulting PowerPoint
Guest: Disability Solutions PowerPoint
Guest: Prince William Adult Education PowerPoint
- PW Adult Ed: High School completion Programs
- PW Adult Ed: 2021 2021 Spring Special Series Classes
- PW Adult Ed: 2021 Spring Class Information
Dislocated Worker Grant Flyer – English
Dislocated Worker Grant Flyer – Spanish
Apprenticeship Openings, Amazon Jobs Tips, Networking Program, New Job Fair License, and More
EST Meeting Notes January 2021
Amazon PowerPoint (For automated notification of Amazon jobs opening near you, Text NOVANOW1 to 77088)
Appteon Powerpoint – Apprenticeships
Appteon Apprentice Recruitment Flyer
Britepaths Programs Flyer
COMMUNITY EVENTS
These events are not hosted or organized by the SkillSource Group or Virginia Career Works. Please contact the organization directly for accommodations, questions, or concerns.